DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following its annual product review, Allianz Worldwide Care announces
enhancements to its individual healthcare plans as well as new online
support tools for maintaining health and wellness. The company has
introduced a range of deductibles for its Core Plans (which primarily
cover in-patient treatment) for individuals, offering clients an even
greater level of flexibility and choice when it comes to selecting the
combination of healthcare plans and options that best suits their needs.
Selecting one of these new deductibles, which range from €450 to
€10,000, will reduce the member’s Core Plan premium, with the highest
deductible option corresponding to a premium discount of up to 60%.

A number of new health and wellness resources have also been added to
the members’ area of the Allianz Worldwide Care website www.allianzworldwidecare.com,
providing information and tools to support members in terms of managing
their health. The new resources now available in the Health and
Wellbeing section include access to health risk assessments, stress
and weight management advice, assistance on giving up smoking, advice
about sleeping well as well as tips on fitness and nutrition.

The company’s annual product review includes an analysis of healthcare
premiums, and in line with the company’s commitment to maintaining
affordable premiums, Allianz Worldwide Care has increased its premium
base rates by an average of only 5% for the majority of its group and
individual international healthcare plans. This is significantly below
the industry average and can be attributed to the company’s well
established cost containment practices.

Susan Landers, Head of Marketing and Client Management commented:
“Listening to feedback from our clients and understanding their needs is
a critical part of the product review process. People want healthcare
plans which can be tailored to their specific requirements. We also
understand the importance of ensuring that our health insurance remains
affordable. Our ability to proactively monitor and manage the cost of
medical treatment and associated services is what enables us to offer
competitive premiums combined with a high level of service.”

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About Allianz Worldwide Care

Allianz Worldwide Care specialises in providing international health
insurance for employees, individuals and their dependants, wherever they
are in the world. As an A+ rated (Standard & Poor’s), wholly owned
subsidiary of AA rated Allianz SE, the company is able to draw on the
resources and expertise of one of the world’s leading insurers and
financial services providers.

From a range of in-patient, out-patient and dental benefits, clients can
create a comprehensive international healthcare plan that suits their
needs, including both long term and short term assignments.

Allianz Worldwide Care was the first international health insurance
provider to offer a 48-hour turnaround on submitted medical claims,
under its “Clear to Zero” claims handling initiative. With a 95% client
retention rate and a client base that includes many of the Fortune
Global 500 companies, Allianz Worldwide Care continues to build a
reputation for service excellence in international healthcare.

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